Roane County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Oak Ridge for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in the Roane County part of Oak Ridge for cash, including sloped or wooded parcels that need city permit, utility and access review. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Oak Ridge?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Oak Ridge, Roane County, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
- What did vacant lots in Oak Ridge sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Oak Ridge sold for a median of $100,000 across 13 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $89,000 to $120,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Oak Ridge?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 375 vacant residential lots in Oak Ridge; 17% are half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.48 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Oak Ridge set?
- We start from recent sales of similar lots nearby, like the 2025 prices on this page, then adjust for water and sewer, road access, flood zone, lot size and any title issues, and for the time and cost of reselling. You get one written number, not a range.
- How do I know a land buyer in Oak Ridge is legitimate?
- A real buyer closes through an independent, licensed title company and never asks you to pay anything up front. We never charge sellers a fee, deposit or closing-cost advance, and the title company pays you by check or wire at closing.
- Who is buying lots in Oak Ridge?
- In 2025, companies bought 8% of the vacant lots that sold in Oak Ridge. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
Oak Ridge land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Roane County roll whose community code is Oak Ridge (the Roane County part of the city; other counties' parts are not included) in Roane County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 375 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Half-acre lot (19,000–24,000 sq ft): 17% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 15%. Median lot: 0.48 acre (20,910 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $50,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $30,000 and $81,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $100,000 median across 13 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Oak Ridge (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $89,000–$120,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 8% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 11% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often CA, IL, NE) [1] |
| One city in two counties | Oak Ridge is a city in Anderson and Roane counties. The city says about 16.25% of its taxable real parcels are in the Roane County section. [2] |
| This page covers only Roane | The figures cover parcels on the Roane County roll whose community code is Oak Ridge. Parcels in the Anderson County part of the city are not included. [1],[2] |
| City permits run through CityView | Oak Ridge accepts building, land-disturbance and trade permits, plus planning and zoning requests, through its CityView portal, which is available 24 hours a day. [3] |
| Residential code is the 2024 edition | The city code adopts the 2024 International Residential Code for covered one- and two-family dwellings, subject to the city's amendments and Tennessee law. [4] |
| Published zoning application fees | The city fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists $150 each for a zoning change, zoning variance or zoning special-exception application. [5] |
| City water and wastewater rates | Oak Ridge publishes separate city water and wastewater rate schedules. A listed city address does not by itself prove that a vacant parcel has a ready connection or enough capacity. [6] |
| TDEC is the septic backstop | If a parcel cannot use public sewer, a new or changed septic system needs a TDEC permit. The state site evaluation may call for soil mapping and can take up to 45 days. [8] |
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Oak Ridge National Laboratory lists its address in Oak Ridge and reports more than 7,600 staff. For nearby land, road access to this large workplace is a concrete location factor. [10],[11] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Oak Ridge worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Oak Ridge sold for a median of $100,000 across 13 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $89,000 to $120,000. [1]
These are open-market sale prices. A direct cash offer is usually lower, because a cash buyer closes in days and takes on the time and cost of reselling the lot.
What moves the price in Oak Ridge
The county split changes which data belongs on this page
Oak Ridge crosses Anderson and Roane counties. The city reports that about 16.25% of its taxable real parcels are in Roane County, but this page is narrower still: it covers only parcels on the Roane County roll whose community code is Oak Ridge. Nothing from the Anderson County roll is counted here. A seller should use the parcel number and county tax record, not only the city name, when comparing appraisal, deed and tax information. City land-use rules still apply within the municipal boundary on either side of the county line. [2],[1],[7]
City permit and zoning review can expose site costs
Oak Ridge handles building, land-disturbance, trade, planning and zoning applications through CityView. Its municipal code adopts the 2024 residential code, and the July 2026 fee schedule lists $150 applications for a zoning change, variance or special exception. Those fees are only part of the permit path. A parcel that needs grading or clearing may also need a land-disturbance application, so the work can extend beyond a basic building permit. [3],[4],[5],[7]
Utility connection status is not settled by the city name
Oak Ridge operates municipal utilities and publishes water and wastewater rate schedules, yet a vacant parcel still needs an address-level service and capacity check. A line in the general area does not prove a tap at the lot. If public wastewater is not available, TDEC requires a septic construction permit and evaluates the proposed site. The state may request a soil map or detailed plan and says a complete review can take up to 45 days. Those utility and soil questions directly affect what a future home site costs. [6],[8]
Recent lot data needs the Roane-only label
The Roane County scope contains 375 vacant residential parcels coded Oak Ridge. The median vacant lot is 0.48 acre, and the leading size group is the half-acre lot at 17%. Median appraised value is $50,000, with the middle half from $30,000–$81,000. The qualifying 2025 lot-sale sample contains 13 transactions at a median of $100,000; the middle half sold for $89,000–$120,000. These figures do not describe the Anderson County side or guarantee a price for any one lot. Zoning, grade, utilities, access and title remain parcel-specific. [1],[7],[6]
Common situations
Selling land in Oak Ridge in these situations
Your tax record says Roane County, not Anderson
That is expected for the part covered here. Oak Ridge spans two counties, and this page uses only the Roane County parcel record. Parcel Buyers checks the county parcel number, city zoning, access, utilities and title before offering. Keeping the county straight prevents an Anderson appraisal or deed search from being matched to the wrong parcel. [2],[1]
The lot is wooded or has a difficult grade
Yes. Wooded or sloped land can still be sold. Oak Ridge separately accepts land-disturbance and building applications, so a builder may need more than a house plan. We inspect the site and account for access, grade, drainage, clearing and utility work before making a final offer. The inspection is the only contingency, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [3],[7]
You own from another state
Yes. A remote owner can sell without coming to Tennessee. 11% of vacant-lot owners in this Roane County scope receive mail outside the state. Documents can be signed electronically or through a mail-away closing with an independent, licensed title company, and proceeds can be paid by check or wire after title clears. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Oak Ridge?
From your first message to money in hand, with nothing left out. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
See every detail of the process-
Tell us about your land
Fill out the short form (about 60 seconds) or email us. A land specialist reaches out to confirm the details, usually the same business day.
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Get your cash offer within 24 hours
We review the property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. It is a real number, not a range. Take it or leave it, with no pressure either way.
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Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
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We inspect, the title company verifies
Our team inspects the land and an independent title company runs a title search for liens or taxes owed. If the land does not pass inspection, you are never charged anything.
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Close and get paid
The title company prepares the closing documents for notarization and issues your funds by standard check, overnight check, or wire transfer. A typical sale closes in 10 days.
Questions
Selling land in Oak Ridge: common questions
Does this page include all vacant lots in Oak Ridge?
No. It includes only parcels on the Roane County roll whose community code is Oak Ridge. The city also extends into Anderson County, and those parcels are outside this page's figures and sale sample.
Who issues building permits in Oak Ridge?
The City of Oak Ridge does. Its CityView portal accepts building, land-disturbance and trade applications and lets applicants schedule or review inspections. City planning requests use the same portal.
Can I sell an Oak Ridge lot without a sewer tap?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots without completed utility work. The city publishes wastewater rates, but availability must be confirmed for the parcel. If public sewer cannot serve it, TDEC controls the septic permit process.
How much is an Oak Ridge zoning variance application?
$150 under the city fee schedule effective July 1, 2026. The same listed amount applies to a zoning-change or zoning special-exception application. That is an application fee, not approval and not the full cost of development.
Can back taxes be handled in a cash closing?
Yes, if title work confirms the amount and the seller agrees. The title company can use sale proceeds to pay county or city tax balances and other valid liens, then release the remaining proceeds to the seller.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?
Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]
- Can You Sell Land With a Lien?
Yes. Land with a lien can often be sold, but signing a deed does not by itself erase a valid claim. The lien may need to be paid, released, discharged, or otherwise resolved under the law that applies. With the seller's consent, an approved payoff can come from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance or lien is wrong, dispute it before closing and require proof of the cure.
- How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers
A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.
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Your written offer
Get your cash offer
Four short steps, about 60 seconds. We review your property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. You can take it or leave it.
What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
- You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You will never be asked to pay us anything. No deposit, no processing fee, no closing-cost advance.
Nearby areas we buy
- Harriman
599 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $25,000
- Kingston
359 vacant lots
- Rockwood
474 vacant lots
- Roane County
7,722 vacant lots countywide
How we made this page
Parcel Buyers is a land-buying company based in Florida. We buy vacant land directly from owners and publish these local pages so owners can see what land in their area is doing before they sell, to us or anyone else. We count the tax-roll figures ourselves from state data, take local rules and fees from the official sources listed below, and use AI tools to help research and draft the text. Every number links to its source, and we update the page when the data changes.
Method and sources
Parcel and assessment figures cover parcels on the Roane County roll whose community code is Oak Ridge (the Roane County part of the city; other counties' parts are not included). Source [1] is our own count of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury's county parcel and assessment files (assessment data dated August 28, 2026): a vacant lot is a residential parcel with no buildings, mobile home or improvement value; values are the county assessor's appraised (market) value; sale prices count only 2025 warranty-deed sales of a single lot that was vacant when it sold, at $1,000 or more, with bulk deeds and development-land deals removed. Treat medians as a guide to recent recorded amounts, not as an offer or an appraisal. Page updated October 2, 2026.
- [1] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Office of Local Government parcel and assessment data (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [2] City of Oak Ridge, Property Tax Rates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Oak Ridge, CityView Portal Demonstrations and FAQs (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Oak Ridge, Title 12 Building and Utility Codes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Oak Ridge, City of Oak Ridge Fee Schedule 2026 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Oak Ridge, Utility Rates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] City of Oak Ridge, City of Oak Ridge Zoning Map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System FAQs (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Roane County Government, Delinquent Taxes and Sale (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory contact information (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory fact sheet (accessed 2026-10-02)